Watch the salon with friends: host a Salon Screening and Conversation:
Invite artists, activists, and allies who might be interested in the conversation and the opportunity to connect in person.
Take time for everyone to meet and check in before you start screening the Salon recording. Be sure to circulate a signup sheet to get names and emails so you can follow up.
After the screening, go around the circle and give everyone time to briefly answer these questions: “What are you taking away that relates to our opportunities in this community?" “What are you moved to take part in?” Noticing the time, discuss people’s responses.
Then draw out areas of commonality (e.g., “It looks like most of us would like to do a project that connects natural and civil disasters, storms and the conditions that make them worse”). The Guide offers many project examples in many arts disciplines and forms.
Get a sense of whether people are willing to meet again and work on next steps.
If so, set a date and time.
If you feel there’s potential interest in forming a local group or coalition connected to USDAC values, actions, and resources, check out our Outpost pagefor more information. We'd be glad to support you in creating a USDAC Outpost in your community!
